Serving 225 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Fruitdale Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 225 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fruitdale Elementary School serves the eastern part of Grants Pass, OR, covering an area of approximately 21.6 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school in 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge being about 6.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fruitdale Elementary School's student population of 225 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
225 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Fruitdale Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fruitdale Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#282 out of 1174 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
18%
26%
Black
1%
3%
White
72%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.2%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fruitdale Elementary School's ranking?
Fruitdale Elementary School is ranked #282 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Fruitdale Elementary School often compared to?
Fruitdale Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Highland Elementary School, Redwood Elementary School, Applegate Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Fruitdale Elementary School?
225 students attend Fruitdale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Fruitdale Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fruitdale Elementary School?
Fruitdale Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fruitdale Elementary School offer ?
Fruitdale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fruitdale Elementary School part of?
Fruitdale Elementary School is part of Three Rivers/Josephine County School District.
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